Open AccessDynamic Changes of Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in Close Contacts
Author(s) -
JinJian Yao,
Hangfei Wang,
Weiling Yu,
Yimin Li,
Zhiqian Luo,
Biao Wu,
Wei Zhang,
Xiaoran Liu,
Chuanzhu Lv
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of inflammation research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.656
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 1178-7031
DOI - 10.2147/jir.s326740
Subject(s) - asymptomatic , contact tracing , antibody , medicine , covid-19 , asymptomatic carrier , immunology , viral shedding , immunoglobulin g , virology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Close contacts of individuals with COVID-19 may directly gain immunity against SARS-CoV-2 despite lacking a detectable infection. This study examined SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies levels based on gender, age, and exposure source in close contacts of individuals with COVID-19 and compared antibody levels to patients with an asymptomatic or symptomatic COVID-19 infection.